Alagu Perumall
About Alagu Perumall
Alagu Perumall serves as the European Head of Partnerships and Alliances at Thoughtworks, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in sales and partnerships, having worked in various roles at Thoughtworks and other companies over the past two decades.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Alagu Perumall has held multiple positions at ThoughtWorks since joining the company. He currently serves as the European Head of Partnerships and Alliances, a role he has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, he was the Director of Partnerships and Alliances from 2019 to 2022. His earlier roles include Senior Account Manager for Europe from 2009 to 2013 and Head of Inside Sales for Europe and APAC from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Business Development Manager for Europe and APAC from 2015 to 2019. His extensive experience at ThoughtWorks spans over a decade.
Education and Expertise
Alagu Perumall has a solid educational background in commerce. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Madras between 2000 and 2003. Prior to that, he completed his Higher Secondary education at Vikaasa and Brindavan Public School. His expertise includes Agile Project Management Tools and Testing Tools, along with knowledge in DevOps, Data Engineering, and Data Science. This educational foundation supports his professional roles in sales and partnerships.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Alagu Perumall gained experience in various roles across different organizations. He worked at Oracle Corporation as a Partner Account Manager from 2005 to 2008 and served as a Sales Manager at Cambridge Technology Enterprises from 2008 to 2009. He also spent time at 3M Corporation as a Sales Specialist for 10 months in 2004. His diverse work history has contributed to his skills in sales and partnerships.
Sales Expertise
Alagu Perumall possesses expertise in selling ThoughtWorks products, particularly GoCD and Gauge, to enterprise clients. His roles at ThoughtWorks have involved significant responsibilities in managing partnerships and alliances, which require a deep understanding of the products and services offered by the company. His background in sales across various sectors has equipped him with the skills necessary to engage effectively with clients.